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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.46, 6,033.85 and 2,387.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.46, 6,033.85 and 2,387.18 is: 3,574.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.46 : 6,033.85 = 2,387.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.46/6,033.85 = 2,387.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.46x = 6,033.85 × 2,387.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.46x = 14,403,886.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,403,886.04/4,029.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.64

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